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Terms & Conditions – Competition

  1. The organiser of the Dance Top Competition is the Mikhail Zubkov Foundation.
  2. The competition is open to young dancers from across Europe, including students and graduates (professional dancers) of both state and private dance schools.
  3. The competition is open to the public. (Ticket information coming soon)
  4. Recording and taking photographs during the competition (on stage and backstage) is prohibited. Only the competition organiser has the exclusive right to register the competition.
  5.  Access to the backstage area is prohibited for unauthorised persons, including teachers and guardians.
  6. The competition is held in two performance categories:
    – classical/neoclassical dance
    – modern dance without style restrictions (solo, duet, group – up to a maximum of 6 people)
  7. The competition takes place in the following age groups:
    9-11 year-olds,
    12-14 year-olds,
    15-17 year-olds,
    18-26 year-olds.
  8. The competition will be held at the Youth Palace in Katowice (26 Mikołowska Street, 40-066 Katowice) on 17-18 May 2025:
    – The classical dance competition will take place on 17 May 2025
    – The contemporary dance competition will take place on 18 May 2025
  9. The dimensions of the competition stage are: width – 9.00 m, depth – 9.00 m
  10. The order of the competition performances will proceed from the youngest age group to the oldest
  11. Each competition is judged separately by a jury
  12. Each participant in the competition may take part in one or both categories
  13. A participant may perform a maximum of two times during the competition – once in the classical dance category and once in the contemporary dance category
  14. Each competition is judged separately by a jury
  15. The participants’ scores in the competition will consist of the average points from all the judges on the jury panel. The main criteria will be the technical level and the dancer’s stage individuality. The score is non-negotiable by the competition participants and is not made available to the public
  16. The presentation time must not exceed 3 minutes in the classical/neoclassical category and 4 minutes in the contemporary dance category.
  17. We recommend selecting dance material appropriate for the participant’s age category:
    – in the case of classical repertoire – a variation that does not exceed the performer’s technical level
    – in the case of contemporary dance – choreography (music) with content appropriate for the dancer’s age
  18. Dance routines presented during the competition must not violate third-party rights protected by copyright law.
  19. Applications are accepted until 16 March 2025.
  20. The competition application must be approved by the organiser
  21. Within 14 days of the organiser receiving the application form, the participant will receive feedback regarding qualification via email
  22. The application form must be accompanied by an audio file with the music for the competition performance (the recording must be of good quality and must not contain applause)
  23. The participation fee for the competition is 300 PLN per presentation.
    The entry fee must be paid immediately to the bank account upon receiving qualification for the competition. Please make all payments to the bank account:

    Fundacja Michaiła Zubkowa
    ul. Powstańców Śląskich 1
    42-286 Koszęcin
    PL 54 1020 1664 0000 3802 0691 8199 (PKO Bank Polski)
    BIC/SWIFT – BPKOPLPW
    Payment title: DTC Competition – Participant’s name and surname

  24. Completion and submission of the entry form constitutes acceptance of the Competition Rules. By participating, participants consent to the free transfer of copyright to the Mikhail Zubkov Foundation for audio, photographic, video, and audio-video materials created during the competition on 17-18 May 2025 for media distribution purposes (e.g., TV broadcasts, online services, interactive applications). The Foundation reserves the right to transfer usage rights to third parties, in whole or in part.
  25. The Foundation is not responsible for incorrect data provided in the online registration form
  26. After correctly completing the application form, having the recording quality approved by the organiser, and paying the entry fee, the participant will be added to the competition participant list (within 14 days of fulfilling all formalities). Adding the participant to the list is equivalent to accepting their presentation for the competition.
  27. The Foundation is not responsible for any injuries occurring during the competition. Participants are responsible for arranging their own insurance coverage for any accidental incidents during the competition.
  28. For the stage competition presentation, performing in a theatrical costume is not required; however, an outfit that clearly shows the dancer’s silhouette is mandatory.
  29. The use of necessary stage props is permitted. For the safety of the audience and other competition participants, it is recommended to remove all props from the stage after the performance
  30. The competition organisers do not cover the travel expenses of participants taking part in the competition
  31. Each participant of the DTC competition will receive a certificate of participation.
  32. All organisational matters should be reported via email to fundacjamz.com@gmail.com